Enhanced Unit Operator

SSE plc; Peterhead; Vor Ort; GBP 57.000 - 68.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Performance bonus

Shift allowance

Skills shortage allowance

Benefits package

Zusammenfassung

SSE plc invites applications for an Enhanced Unit Operator at Peterhead Power Station. The role focuses on safe, efficient operation across all plant configurations, fault diagnosis, and reporting defects.

You will ensure compliance with environmental permits while optimising thermal efficiency and maintaining logs and reports. As a key member of the operations team, you will mentor junior operators, perform delegated safety roles, and stand in for the Shift Group Leader as required.

Qualifikationen

• Experience with Safe System of Work and safety rules responsibilities under authorised roles.
• Knowledge of REMIT reporting requirements.
• Understanding of environmental permits and operating limits.
• Proven ability to supervise and support a team.
• Ability to operate all plant panels and guide operators in abnormal conditions.

Aufgaben

• Maintain accurate station logs and deliver operational reports.
• Assist Shift Group Leader in training and mentoring of Unit/Plant Operators.
• Act as Senior Authorised Person, Authorised Person, Selected Person, Work Controller and Working Party Leader as defined in Thermal Safe System of Work.
• Provide stand-in cover for the Shift Group Leader and oversee day-to-day shift operations.
• Perform Emergency Response duties per Bronze Level incident procedures.

Kenntnisse

Safe System of Work & Safety Rules

REMIT awareness

Environmental permits awareness

Team supervision

Plant operation across modes

Ausbildung

HNC level qualification in engineering or technical subject

Jobbeschreibung

Base Location: Peterhead Power Station, AB42

Salary: SS08 £57,150 - £68,295 depending on skills and experience + performance-related bonus + shift allowance + skills shortage allowance + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

The role

As an Enhanced Unit Operator, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring Peterhead Power Station runs safely and efficiently across all plant configurations. You’ll be accountable for carrying out operational duties such as monitoring plant condition, diagnosing faults and accurately reporting defects across unit and auxiliary plant. You’ll ensure operations remain within permissible limits and comply with the station’s Environmental Permit, while optimising thermal efficiency.

• Maintain accurate station logs and deliver operational reports as required to support effective analysis and meet statutory and company requirements.
• Assist Shift Group Leader in training and mentoring of Unit Operator and Plant Operators on assigned shift.
• Enact the roles of Senior Authorised Person, Authorised Person, Selected Person, Work Controller and Working Party Leader as defined in Thermal Safe System of Work.
• Provide stand in cover for the Shift Group Leader covering all day-to-day aspects of the role including within day supervision of the shift team.
• Perform Emergency Response duties per Bronze Level incident response following SSE and Station procedures.

To be successful in this role

• A minimum of an HNC level qualification in an engineering discipline or other technical subject, or have extensive operational experience at a large Thermal Power Station.
• A comprehensive understanding of Safe System of Work and Safety Rules, and the responsibilities of the roles authorised under these rules.
• Knowledge of reporting requirements under Regulations on Energy Market Integrity and Transparency (REMIT).
• A good awareness of Environmental permits and operational limitations specified within.
• Proven ability in effectively supervising and support a team.
• Proven ability to operating all plant, including panel operation, across all operating modes and conditions, along with guiding Unit and Plant Operators during abnormal operating conditions.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

SSE Thermal

help keep electricity available for millions of people while pioneering low-carbon technologies. From ground‑breaking carbon capture and storage projects to plans for what might be the world’s first hydrogen‑fired power station, we're transforming how flexible power supports a cleaner electricity system.

Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Pamela Hendry on [e-mail] to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.